plug

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou un objet utilisé pour boucher une ouverture, brancher un équipement électrique sur une source d'alimentation ou obturer un passage.

A noun referring to a device or object used to fill a hole, connect electrical equipment to a power source, or seal an opening.

1. Electrical deviceA2formal

   A device with prongs that connects an appliance to an electrical outlet.

   Fiche mâle

   • He inserted the plug into the socket.
   • The plug on this lamp is broken.
   • Make sure the plug is fully pushed in.

   Synonymesconnector

2. Stopper or sealB1formal

   An object used to block a hole or drain.

   Bouchon, obturateur

   • She pulled the plug out of the sink to let the water drain.
   • A rubber plug seals the barrel.
   • He used a plug to stop the leak in the pipe.

   Synonymesbungclosurecorksealstopperstopple

3. Promotion or advertisementB2informal

   A favorable mention or recommendation of a product, service, or event.

   publicité, promotion

   • The author gave a plug for his new book during the interview.
   • She put in a plug for her friend's restaurant.
   • The article included a plug for the upcoming concert.

   Synonymesadvertisementhypementionpromotionpublicitypuffrecommendationshout out

• Verbe désignant l'action de remplir ou de bloquer une ouverture, ou de brancher un appareil électrique sur une source d'alimentation.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling or blocking a hole, or connecting an electrical device to a power source.

1. Fill a holeB1formal

   To block or close a hole or gap with something.

   boucher un trou

   • He plugged the leak in the pipe with a rag.
   • She plugged the hole in the wall with plaster.
   • The plumber plugged the drain to stop the water from flowing.

   Synonymesblockbungclosecorkfillobstructpacksealstopstuff

   Antonymesclearopenunblockunplug

2. Connect to electricityA2formal

   To connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting a plug into a socket.

   brancher (sur le courant)

   • Please plug the laptop into the charger.
   • He plugged the lamp into the wall socket.
   • Don't forget to plug in the toaster before using it.

   Synonymesattachconnecthook upplug inwire

   Antonymesdisconnectunplug

3. Promote persistentlyB2informal

   To promote or advertise something repeatedly or enthusiastically.

   promouvoir sans relâche

   • The author plugged his new book on every talk show.
   • She kept plugging her business during the conversation.
   • The company plugged their latest product in the commercial.

   Synonymesadvertiseboosthypepitchpromotepushtout

Variantes phrasalplug awayplug inplug into